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Such a good boy
here is my boy with the kids.
I think it probably depends upon the area, whether or not other types of food sources are abundant or lacking. The main objective is eating. What seems to be easiest to catch, such as any animal that already seems "captive" or kept in a restricted area, such as coop? So hungry predator already figures, here's an opportunity to eat, without having to chase dinner for miles. The idea of a fresh chicken dinner that's not running or flying across the country is appealing, but if the wild animal cannot get to them, it will either try harder, digging or chewing a way in, or seek out other sources. If you happen to live in a very remote area, without people leaving out trash, food for their cats or dogs, birdfeeders, or a lack of rabbits with no areas of brush, shrubs bird feeders, other critters to live & hide in, & your place is one of few among miles of barren prairie, then those predators are going to focus on your place for potential dinner. I've been fortunate where I am, a combination of predator proof pens & many other food sources. My next step is electric fence around a free range area. I'd also love a Maremma pup to raise with my flock.Bit disappointed in the direction of this thread. I was hoping for serious discussions on predator control, I guess not a real problem for most...?
What are you looking for, tips on fox hunting in a farmyard setting?Bit disappointed in the direction of this thread. I was hoping for serious discussions on predator control, I guess not a real problem for most...?
My best recommendation is to get territorial breeds. I live in a neighborhood with coyotes, foxes, raccoons, bald eagles, and ospreys and have had lots of luck with a large flock of territorial birds. Anything mixed with a Rhode Island Red will do. My chickens had a dust-up with a flock of ravens the other day and came out unscathed.Are there anyways to deter foxes. Has it worked for you? If so whats it called?
Wow that's different, my chickens actually like the ravens & crows, who always chase off hawks. At the sound of the "caw, caw, caw" all chickens look to the sky as it usually means a hawk is around. My pigeons, when flying around the way they flock up, sometimes a crow will join them for a few laps. I guess we have congenial crows here. They just don't care for hawks or seagulls.My best recommendation is to get territorial breeds. I live in a neighborhood with coyotes, foxes, raccoons, bald eagles, and ospreys and have had lots of luck with a large flock of territorial birds. Anything mixed with a Rhode Island Red will do. My chickens had a dust-up with a flock of ravens the other day and came out unscathed.
Awww such a good protector. You’re very lucky.
here is my boy with the kids.
Electric is my best bet, I have fox, coyote, fisher, possum, raccoons, bobcat, and the like. All which can be controlled with electric fencing. Zap!I think it probably depends upon the area, whether or not other types of food sources are abundant or lacking. The main objective is eating. What seems to be easiest to catch, such as any animal that already seems "captive" or kept in a restricted area, such as coop? So hungry predator already figures, here's an opportunity to eat, without having to chase dinner for miles. The idea of a fresh chicken dinner that's not running or flying across the country is appealing, but if the wild animal cannot get to them, it will either try harder, digging or chewing a way in, or seek out other sources. If you happen to live in a very remote area, without people leaving out trash, food for their cats or dogs, birdfeeders, or a lack of rabbits with no areas of brush, shrubs bird feeders, other critters to live & hide in, & your place is one of few among miles of barren prairie, then those predators are going to focus on your place for potential dinner. I've been fortunate where I am, a combination of predator proof pens & many other food sources. My next step is electric fence around a free range area. I'd also love a Maremma pup to raise with my flock.
I kinda like how threads go, all kinds of ideas, information, experiences & humor are shared.